US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans
FairWashington County, Maryland · On West Virginia ST Line · Structure no. 100000210001010
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,701 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,761
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 116 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,761 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,728 by 2043. The structure is 1,701 ft (518.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans carry?
About 6,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans?
The structure is 1,701 ft (518.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 11 over Potomac River CSX Trans?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.